OT: Unrest, Riots, Arson & Looting in South Africa

Just to let you know. Sparked by the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma, South Africa has descended into a near state of anarchy in several densely populated areas no doubt orchestrated by Zuma supporters. The level of destruction is very serious & will lead to many problems in the ne

Re: OT: Unrest, Riots, Arson & Looting in South Africa

Best of luck, Alan. > On 15 July 2021 at 11:32 Alan C wrote: > > > Just to let you know. > > Sparked by the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma, South Africa > has descended into a near state of anarchy in several densely populated > areas no doubt orchestrated by Zuma supporters. Th

Re: OT: Unrest, Riots, Arson & Looting in South Africa

Stay safe, and let us know how you are doing when you con. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Thu, Jul 15, 2021 at 6:33 AM Alan C wrote: > Just to let you know. > > Sparked by the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma, South

Re: OT: Unrest, Riots, Arson & Looting in South Africa

Yes - we've been hearing about the riots via a contact my wife has in SA - and on our local news channels. Sounds very frightening. I hope the army and police can restore order soon. Keep yourself out of harm's way. Best wishes Brian > On 15 July 2021 at 20:32 Alan C wrote: > > > Just to let

Re: OT: Unrest, Riots, Arson & Looting in South Africa

Stay safe. On 7/15/2021 6:32 AM, Alan C wrote: Just to let you know. Sparked by the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma, South Africa has descended into a near state of anarchy in several densely populated areas no doubt orchestrated by Zuma supporters. The level of destruction is ve

Re: OT: Unrest, Riots, Arson & Looting in South Africa

Stay safe, Alan. -p On 7/15/2021 5:32 AM, Alan C wrote: Just to let you know. Sparked by the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma, South Africa has descended into a near state of anarchy in several densely populated areas no doubt orchestrated by Zuma supporters. The level of destruc

Re: OT: Unrest, Riots, Arson & Looting in South Africa

Thanks all for your concern. Fortunately we are in a fairly remote part of SA so well away from the trouble. Criminals are still taking advantage of the situation where they can. Yesterday they robbed & vandalised a Crematorium & a Psychiatric Hospital - can you believe it? Tragic for all the

Re: OT: Unrest, Riots, Arson & Looting in South Africa

The sky is falling all over the world in so many ways..  Glad you are in a "fairly remote" area.. ann On 7/16/2021 2:52 AM, Alan C wrote: Thanks all for your concern. Fortunately we are in a fairly remote part of SA so well away from the trouble. Criminals are still taking advantage of the s

Re: OT: Unrest, Riots, Arson & Looting in South Africa

Sorry to hear that, Alan. I've seen a few references to the situation in the news but had no idea it was so widespread. I hope you and your family are able to stay safe. Mark On 7/15/2021 6:32 AM, Alan C wrote: Just to let you know. Sparked by the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma,

Re: OT: Unrest, Riots, Arson & Looting in South Africa

Thanks, Mark. The authorities & vigilantes seem to have tamed the hot-spots but everyone will need to be wide awake 24/7 going forward. This thing was well organised. There was plenty of intelligence on social media which was simply ignored. Alan C On 16-Jul-21 06:39 PM, Mark C wrote: Sorry

Re: OT: Unrest, Riots, Arson & Looting in South Africa

"This thing waswell organised. There was plenty of intelligence on social media which was simply ignored." Hmmm. Where have I heard that before? Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Fri, Jul 16, 2021 at 1:59 PM Alan C wrote: > Than

Re: OT: Unrest, Riots, Arson & Looting in South Africa

The BBC has an interesting analysis: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-57860998 On 17 Jul 2021, at 12:35, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: "This thing waswell organised. There was plenty of intelligence on social media which was simply ignored." Hmmm. Where have I heard that before? On Fri, J